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The week ahead

Here are a few things to keep in mind, look forward to, or keep busy with this week, from the weather (onward June), to stories, to shows, to weirdos, to comedian, to all sorts of music...

Weather

Here's the paraphrased forecast for this week:

Monday: Rain from morning, maybe into the afternoon. Could be heavy at times. Low 70s.

Tuesday: Cloudy, rainy, almost 80.

Wednesday: Sunny and 82.

Thursday: Cloudy, upper 70s.

Friday: Some sun, low 80s.

Weekend: Sun and 80s.

June continues.

Stories

Monday: The Front Parlor storytelling series is back at the Olde English in Albany. This month's theme is "What Was I Thinking?" Monday 7:30 pm

Film

North by Northwest
Monday: The AFI 100 series at Proctors is showing the Hitchcock's classic accidental-spy film North by Northwest in the GE Theater. Monday various times - $5

Found Footage
Wednesday: The Found Footage Festival tour makes a stop at Proctors. The stage show is "a one-of-a-kind event showcasing videos found at garage sales and thrift stores and in warehouses and dumpsters throughout North America." This year's show is a "Salute to Weirdos." Wednesday 8 pm - $9 / $6 students

Kinky Boots

Tuesday-Sunday: A touring production of the Broadway musical Kinky Boots will be at Proctors for the week. Blurbage:

Winner of six Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, this inspirational story follows a struggling shoe factory owner who works to turn his business around with help from Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. Together, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible... proving that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world.

The show includes a score by Cyndi Lauper, a book by Harvey Fierstein, and direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell. (And, yep, it was based on the movie of the same name.)

Tuesday-Sunday various times - $20 and up

Tosh

Wednesday: Comedian Daniel Tosh will be at the Palace for two stand-up shows. Tosh is most famous for his Comedy Central show, Tosh.0, which is largely focused on internet videos (and making fun of them). It's been Comedy's Central most-watched show. These shows will probably be full houses -- the Palace added a second show because of strong demand for the first show. Wednesday 7 pm and 9:30 pm - $49.50 and up

Looking ahead to the weekend

C. Amanda Boutahorse's Cult Classics
Looking ahead to the weekend: C. Amanda Boutahorse's Cult Classics burlesque series celebrates its two-year anniversary Friday at The Hangar in Troy with a salute to The Princess Bride called "The Princess' Hide: Ass You Wish." Friday 9 pm - $15

River Festival
Saturday: The River Festival returns to River Street in downtown Troy. It sounds like this year's festival is little different from recent years. Blurbage:

! Re-branded as the Troy River Fest, the festival is placing a key emphasis on locally crafted hand-made goods and local cuisine - all curated and located throughout the scenic, historic downtown district. While the streets will host craft, art, and food vendors and entertainment, each shop, restaurant and historic venue will have their own activities and entertainment as well. The street merchants have been curated by a panel of artists and makers to ensure the highest quality of goods.

The event also includes the fun sidewalk art contest. Saturday 11 am-7 pm - free admission

Music

Tuesday: Colony House at The Hollow
Pop-y indie rock. 8 pm - $10.27 ahead / $15 day of

Tuesday: Ginger Baker Jazz Confusion at The Egg
"Often referred to as the most famous drummer in the world." 7:30 pm - $38

Wednesday: Craig Wayne Boyd at the ESP
Country night. With: LANCo, The Chris Dukes Band. 5 pm - free

Wednesday: Who's Bad at Rockin' on the River
Michael Jackson tribute. With: The LateShift. 5 pm - free

Wednesday: Less Than Jake + Reel Big Fish at Upstate Concert Hall
Ska. With: Ballyhoo. 7:30 pm - $20 ahead / $23 day of

Wednesday: Bhi Bhiman outside The Egg
Folk. Made in the Shade show. noon - free

Thursday: Chrisette Michele at Alive at Five
Grammy-winning soul singer. With: Bell's Roar. 5 pm - free

Thursday: Glass Animals at Vapor
Indie rock. With: Gilligan Moss. 8 pm - $18

Thursday: Rachel Grimes Ensemble at Helsinki Hudson
Post-rock chamber music. With: Alexander Turnquist. 8 pm - $15 ahead / $18 day of

Friday: Mike Gordon at The Egg
Founding bassist of Phish. 8 pm - $31.25

Friday: Train at SPAC
Pop rock. With: The Fray, Matt Nathanson. 7 pm - $25 and up

Friday: Sheryl Crow with the Boston Pops at Tanglewood
What it says on the label. 8:30 pm - $25 and up

Friday: Propagandhi at Upstate Concert Hall
Punk. With: RVIVR, War On Women. 8 pm - $20 ahead / $22 day of

Friday: Michael Powers Frequency at Helsinki Hudson
Blues. 9 pm - $18

Saturday: Simply Sondheim at Tanglewood
Boston Pop tribute to the composer. 8:30 pm - $22 and up

Saturday: Summer UnderCover show at The Low Beat and Pauly's
A bunch of artists playing sets as popular acts, alternating between The Low Beat and Pauly's. "Local bands covering whatever the hell they want, just because it's fun." 6 pm - $10

Sunday: Diana Krall at Tanglewood
Touring on her recent album. 2:30 pm - $32.50 and up

Sunday: Unknown Mortal Orchestra at The Hollow
Indie rock. 8 pm - $12

To do list

1. A reminder that Father's Day is Sunday.

2. Local strawberries are out there. Go pick 'em.
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These are a just a few things for this week, not a comprehensive list. Know of something people should be looking forward to this week? Please share!

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photo: Matthew Murphy